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Going to a game at Yankee Stadium is a rite of passage for many Major League Baseball fans. Home to the New York Yankees, aka "the Bronx Bombers," Yankee Stadium looms large in the South Bronx in New York City, just across the Harlem River from upper Manhattan. Fans flying in from out of town for the first time may wonder what airport to fly into, and what to do about transportation after touching down.

LaGuardia Airport

Yankee Stadium in the southeastern section of the Bronx and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on the north side of Queens are practically neighbors, making LaGuardia the closest airport to the stadium by far. LaGuardia is a major commercial airport serving the New York City area. Operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, this busy airport handles mostly domestic flights and some international flights. Many major air carriers either have hubs or provide frequent service to LaGuardia.

Transportation Options

The easiest affordable way to get to Yankee Stadium from LGA is public transit. Hop on the M60 bus at the airport, get off at the 125th Street station in Manhattan, where the number 4 subway line will take you directly to the stadium. If you'll be staying overnight, though, it's best to check in at your accommodations first instead of heading to the ball game with your luggage, which could prove to be more trouble than it's worth. The B, D and 4 subway lines all stop at the Yankee Stadium station. If you don't want to deal with public transit, hailing a cab is easy at the airport and in front of most hotels in the city. You'll pay more but you'll get there quicker.

Considerations for First-Timers

Getting around NYC can be stressful for first-timers, no matter what transportation options they choose. If you're driving a rental car from the airport to the game, parking is expensive, hard to find and traffic is a nightmare. You may want to consider using whatever parking options are available at your hotel -- since you'll likely be paying a per diem parking fee there anyway -- and then grabbing a cab or utilizing New York City's efficient public transit options. Plan extra time in you itinerary for getting to the stadium, no matter how you choose to get there.

Other Nearby Airports

Aside from LaGuardia, two other major commercial airports serve New York City: John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and Newark Liberty International (EWR). JFK is on the south side of Queens and the Newark airport is across the Hudson River in New Jersey. It may take a bit longer to get to Yankee Stadium from these airports, but the process is similar with taking cabs, renting a car or using public transit.

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About the Author

Blake Guthrie covers travel, entertainment and outdoor recreation for many outlets, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where he is a regular contributor. With years of experience as a professional cook, Guthrie also relishes writing about food and beverage topics. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications from Auburn University.